Description: Dark and lean, he is a relatively plain man. He is typically in his Shepherd uniform. He sports a long auburn beard, and similarly colored long hair. His eyes are a pleasant brown.

Personality: Deceptive and manipulative this northern guy figured out how to best use his charms to convince people to do what he wants. His home and work are filled with various knick knacks he has acquired through the years. He cares a great deal for his adopted teenage daughter.

History: A child with a great deal of dancing talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. His first spouse was a Apothecary, they had one daughter, but his spouse won total custody. Without his spouse to temper him he grew out of control. Some 7 years later his spouse died after the birth of his daughter. Heartbroken, Sapply never married again. Instead he focused his life to raising his daughter whom he trained as his father had trained him before.

Motivation: To unite with his sister.

Ideals: Artistic. Bonds: Job, Attractive, Family, In love. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: American accent

Possessions: Finely wrought small gold bracelet (30 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (30 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (700 gp).

Description: He is an exceptionally muscular looking western young adult. He tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with his rolled up shirt sleeves this gives him a very relaxed look. Beneath his clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. His black hair is singed and shortened. His eyes are green and beady.

Personality: He considers himself the protector of his home. He feels this is his duty and calling. Animals are drawn to him, and he is able to talk to them.

History: He was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. He couldn't stand his childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with his mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. He eventually got the idea of being the protector of his homeland from reading books, and has made it his duty.

Motivation: To protect his home; and to clean up the streets

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Slave, Guardian, Mentor. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: 1900 pp. Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1600 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1600 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (80 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2200 gp). Gold music box (2000 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (10 gp). 1 Major magic item.

Description: She is lean but muscular and is renowned for her bright brown dresses and hats. Her blonde hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. She is baby faced.

Personality: She can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. She is always in debt, since she spends her money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: Sold as a small child to a necromancer, Jarana was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. Jarana abandoned her home at a very young age, living in the fields and plains. She survived everyday through hunting and stealing from passersby. She did whatever it took for her to survive. She has dedicated herself to building a better village for her children.

Motivation: She's looking for her big break.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Mentor, Adventurer. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Laughs frequently while speaking

Possessions: 1100 pp. Sard (70 gp). Brown-green garnet (160 gp). Moss agate (8 gp).

Description: A woman with a calm yet intense air about her, she wears a fine chain shirt which she covers with white colored cloaks and clothing. Her hair is blonde and curly. Her hazel eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: She considers herself the perfect lady. She makes a point to always show proper etiquette and frequently critiques the etiquette of others. Pearl is a bit of a follower. Usually she is manipulated by her sisters into helping them out, but recently she has become more of a free agent.

History: A child with a great deal of poetry talent her parents made sure she got the chance to thrive. She found a children's book about a Halfling Druid who fought for good and justice and never realised it was just a child's story. She modeled her life after the story, seeing herself destined a hero. She has dedicated herself to building a better village for her children.

Motivation: A strong sense of loyalty to Halfling people; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Impeccable, Artistic. Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Family, Adventurer. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: American accent

Possessions: 5000 gp. Peridot (50 gp). Blue quartz (8 gp). Malachite (8 gp). Rock crystal (50 gp). Moonstone (50 gp). Jasper (50 gp). Clear bright green emerald (3000 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1500 gp). Deep green spinel (40 gp). Amethyst (40 gp). Azurite (8 gp). Red-brown spinel (40 gp). Freshwater pearl (8 gp). Rhodochrosite (8 gp). Rose (50 gp). Alexandrite (1500 gp). Blue quartz (8 gp). Black star sapphire (400 gp). Smoky quartz (50 gp).

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. She is renowned for her bright yellow dresses and hats. Her hair is short and chestnut. Judging by the bloodshot nature of her eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine she has not slept for days.

Personality: She is quiet and reserved most of the time, but warms up to people very quickly. Around friends she is liable to tell dirty jokes and enjoy herself. When she's not drinking or sleeping the drinks off, she's doing dancing.

History: She got into the Ruler business at a young age. Her parents were killed by gnolls in a raid when she was still a young child. The gnolls captured her, and made her a slave and general play-thing. She was beaten and tortured regularly, leading to her deformed appearance. She inherited the family business which she has now maintained for 7 years.

Motivation: Several ex partners dislike her way of doing things and want revenge; and someone believes her a fraud

Ideals: Joker, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac. Bonds: Job, Enemies. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Low range voice

Possessions: 8000 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This woman is tall and muscular. She is generally shirtless and showing off her tattooed chest. Her brown hair is greasy and uncared for. She has several tiny amber earrings on each ear.

Personality: She loves justice and goodness and right action. Anyone who does not fulfill this criteria perfectly will no doubt get a lecture from her. She is the most sanctimonious self-righteous Human in existence. She has a taste for the finer things and spends a great deal of money on luxuries, some more exotic than others.

History: A child with a great deal of singing talent her parents made sure she got the chance to thrive. She was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. She never won. She is untrained/undisciplined, which makes her dangerous.

Motivation: She is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally; and she made a deal with a demon which lead to her current lot in life, and she's becoming increasingly nervous about it

Ideals: Athletic, Justice, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Insane. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: Irish accent

Possessions: 4000 gp. Jet (120 gp). Alexandrite (1000 gp). Moonstone (60 gp). Blue quartz (12 gp). Deep green spinel (120 gp). Chrysoprase (60 gp). Deep green spinel (120 gp). Alexandrite (1000 gp). Brown-green garnet (120 gp). Banded agate (12 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A 4'11" western woman, she is wearing a long, brown, dusty cloak. With bright black hair. Her face possesses mild wrinkles. Her smile is extraordinarily sincere though she does not smile often.

Personality: Emma hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate her. It was this clingy personality that held back her writing career. She is lazy, self-centered, vain, and jealous.

History: A child with a great deal of writing talent her parents made sure she got the chance to thrive. She was an apprentice working in her mother's forge. She became a Shepherd soon after.

Motivation: She is unsatisfied with her job.

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Selfish. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: 2000 gp. Star ruby (1100 gp). Alexandrite (700 gp). Obsidian (4 gp). Aquamarine (700 gp). Coral (150 gp). Iolite (20 gp). Lapis lazuli (4 gp). Sardonyx (20 gp). Sard (20 gp). Eye agate (4 gp). Golden pearl (150 gp). Malachite (4 gp). Smoky quartz (20 gp).